Carolina Panthers face injury challenges as camp progresses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:18 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Carolina Panthers are encountering significant injury issues as training camp continues. Starting linebacker Nic Scourton has suffered a season-ending ACL injury, adding to the team's woes with offensive linemen Damien Lewis and Robert Hunt also recovering from injuries. Starting tackles Taylor Moton and Ikem Ekwonu are missing training camp and expected to sit out the season opener. Tight end Mitchell Evans was carted off the field with a lower-body injury during an 11-on-11 session, raising concerns among the coaching staff. Head coach Dave Canales reported initial optimism regarding Evans's condition but stated that a full evaluation will take place.
- •Nic Scourton faces a season-ending ACL injury.
- •Damien Lewis and Robert Hunt are recovering from injuries.
- •Taylor Moton and Ikem Ekwonu are expected to miss the season opener.
- •Mitchell Evans suffered a lower-body injury and was carted off the field.
- •Coach Dave Canales remains optimistic about Evans's prognosis.
- 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers continue to face more injury issues at training camp
"The Carolina Panthers are down another player early in camp.
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